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Horses And Ponies Protection Association

Also known as: Happa

The charity owns a rescue centre in Lancashire. This is staffed by loyal employees who are trained and experienced in all aspects of horse welfare.At the year end, 67 equines were in residence in the centre. Additionally 256 equines were fostered in homes throughout the country.

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Activities & Mission

The charity owns a rescue centre in Lancashire. This is staffed by loyal employees who are trained and experienced in all aspects of horse welfare.At the year end, 67 equines were in residence in the centre. Additionally 256 equines were fostered in homes throughout the country.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,119,916
Latest Expenditure
£1,713,456

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 43.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 57.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £618,669
Charitable Activities £40,687
Other Trading £411,644
Investments £14,423
Other Income £34,493

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £743,880
Raising Funds £969,576
Governance £9,975
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,119,916
£1,713,456£743,880£3,750,894£2,714,03551 / 15
2024
£1,663,788
£1,666,655£951,448£4,348,783£3,320,60448 / 12
2023
£1,288,767
£1,410,784£999,746£3,270,269£2,145,15245 / 12
2022
£1,035,651
£1,266,067£1,015,782£3,402,217£3,382,04544 / 12
2021
£721,687
£1,126,212£980,812£3,756,693£1,517,47842 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Horses And Ponies Protection Association

What does Horses And Ponies Protection Association do?

The charity owns a rescue centre in Lancashire. This is staffed by loyal employees who are trained and experienced in all aspects of horse welfare.At the year end, 67 equines were in residence in the centre. Additionally 256 equines were fostered in homes throughout the country.

How much income did Horses And Ponies Protection Association report in 2025?

Horses And Ponies Protection Association reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Horses And Ponies Protection Association registered as a charity?

Horses And Ponies Protection Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2001 as charity number 1085211. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Horses And Ponies Protection Association?

Horses And Ponies Protection Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICIA WARREN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Horses And Ponies Protection Association operate?

Horses And Ponies Protection Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Horses And Ponies Protection Association a registered charity?

Yes — Horses And Ponies Protection Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085211.

Details

Address
TAYLOR BUILDINGS
SHORES HEY FARM
HALIFAX ROAD
BRIERCLIFFE
BURNLEY
BB10 3QU
Registration Date
23 February 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3974887
Charity Number
1085211

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Trustees

PATRICIA WARREN Chair
ANNE GILL
Hellen Elizabeth Perry
Katherine Harrison Dibbits

Also Known As

  • Happa

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